Activities Assistant
About The Position
The Activities Assistant creates engaging experiences for residents and encourages them to participate in a dynamic lifestyle that promotes pride and purpose. The role involves generating ideas for new and favorite activities, accompanying residents on outings, and collaborating with the Activities Coordinator and/or Associate to plan and prepare onsite and offsite events. The assistant also guides volunteers and fosters a positive, enthusiastic environment that motivates resident engagement. Opportunities are listed as part-time, with a set schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every other weekend off, or per diem/PRN with flexible scheduling. Pay starts at $17.50 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Energetic, personable, positive, enthusiastic, creative, and imaginative leadership style.
- Ability to communicate intentions and directions to residents and co-workers.
- Ability to actively listen and demonstrate empathy.
- Strong motivational skills to positively influence resident participation.
- Valid driver’s license with no major violations in the past three years.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks required for this type of role.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Generate ideas for new experiences and residents’ favorite activities.
- Encourage residents’ interest in a dynamic lifestyle that promotes a sense of pride and purpose.
- Accompany residents on outings to theaters, museums, sporting events, restaurants, special destinations, and other locations.
- Work with the Activities Coordinator and/or Associate to prepare and plan onsite and offsite events and activities.
- Guide volunteers to create meaningful impact.
- Promote a positive, enthusiastic environment that motivates resident engagement.
Benefits
- Length-of-service bonus awards.
- PayActiv on-demand pay.
- Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Shield.
- Vision and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off with rollover of unused time.
- Paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
- Family and medical leave.
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
- Wellness reimbursement incentives.
- $2 meals on company campuses.
- Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement.
- On-the-job training and continuing education.
- Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
- Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
- Interest-free Helping Hand loans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
